FAMILY SUPPORT WITH SELF-CONCEPT OF STROKE PATIENTS AT THE NEUROLOGY POLYCLINIC AT DR. R. KOESMA REGIONAL PUBLIC HOSPITAL TUBAN

Abstract

The main cause of disability and the second cause of death in the world is stroke. This
disease is now a major global health problem. The results of interviews with 7 stroke patients who
were treated at the neuro polyclinic at Dr. R. Koesma Regional Public Hospital Tuban all have a
negative self-concept. This study aims to determine the relationship between family support and self-
concept of stroke patients at the neurological clinic of Dr. R. Koesma Regional Public Hospital
Tuban. The research design uses correlation analysis with a cross sectional approach. The sampling
technique uses purposive sampling with a total population of 170 stroke patients undergoing
outpatient treatment at the neurology clinic. A sample of 121 stroke patients. Family support is the
independent variable, while self-concept is the dependent variable. Data collection was carried out
using a questionnaire which was analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results of the study show
that almost all stroke patients with good family support have a positive self-concept. The results of
the chi-square test obtained p value = 0.000 showing a significant correlation. It can be concluded
that there is a relationship between family support and the self-concept of stroke patients at the
neurology clinic at Dr. R Koesma Regional Public Hospital Tuban. This shows that family support is
very important for stroke patients who have impaired self-concept. Stroke patients who lack family
support are more likely to experience impaired self-concept when compared to patients who receive
good support.